Overview:

From glorious cities to wine country, dramatic canyons and coastal towns, this 15 day trip allows you to see the highlights of America's West in a concise but enriching manner. Along the way you'll discover the bohemian charms of San Francisco and Sonoma and the wonders of Bryce Canyon National Park, all while staying in a number of lodges within the National Parks. Don't forget to bring your camera to star studded Hollywood. What better place to spot an icon than in the movie capital? 100% Risk Free National Parks Booking Guarantee: A full refund of the land-only portion on select Insight Vacations trips inclusive of U.S. National Parks will be provided if the park(s) visited are closed due to the U.S. Government shutdown at time of trip departure. Trips available for this guarantee are: Best of California; Enchanting Canyonlands; American Parks Trail; Wonders of the American West; Great Western American Adventure; America’s Magnificent National Parks; Grand Journey of America’s West; America the Beautiful; and Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Coast. Not valid if full refund is issued as part of an insurance claim. Further conditions apply. For details, contact your travel advisor or Insight Vacations.

Countries Visited

United States

Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door

Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency

We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)

From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times

If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Sonoma: Sample local wines at a private tasting at an eco-friendly vineyard.
Grand Canyon: Enjoy dinner with an incredible view at the Thunderbird Room, overlooking the South Rim.
Dining Summary: 14 Breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners with wine (DW).
San Francisco: Revisit the 'Summer of Love' with a Local Expert and former hippie at Haight-Ashbury, the iconic district where the hippie counterculture evolved.
Los Angeles: Join a Local Expert for a behind-the-scenes tour of a historic downtown theatre.
Grand Canyon: Join a Local Expert for an informative presentation and witness the burnt orange hues of the canyon walls.
Monument Valley: Join a Navajo guide in an open-air vehicle to explore the iconic vistas of this Navajo Tribal Park.
San Francisco: Timeless yet modern, The Westin St. Francis on Union Square, San Francisco has a vibrant, directly located on Union Square, with cable cars stopping just outside the doors.
Sonoma: The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa is surrounded by lush vineyards and dotted with natural hot springs.
Yosemite National Park: Stay in the park and enjoy Yosemite after the crowds have left, just a short walk to Yosemite Falls.
Monterey: Located on Cannery Row, Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa is the most dramatic waterfront hotel in California.
Santa Barbara: Stay at the Double Tree Fess Parker in beautiful mission-style rooms, with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
Los Angeles: Stay at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. situated in downtown L.A., within walking distance of the city's most noteworthy attractions.
Scottsdale: Wander the grounds of this desert oasis, leaving behind your hectic lifestyle at the McCormick Scottsdale to relax and renew.
Grand Canyon: Insight stays centrally located within the National Park. In these cases, the hotels are much more rustic and typical of the natural environment.
Lake Powell: We guarantee rooms with lake-views, picture-perfect vistas and breathtaking sunsets at Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas.
Zion National Park: Stay in rustic charming lodges, located right inside the National Park.
Las Vegas: Sleek modern decor and the luxurious furnishings make every guest feel like royalty at the ARIA Resort and Casino.
San Francisco: See the iconic cable cars, Union Square and Golden Gate Bridge.
Sonoma: Browse the unique shops on the historic Sonoma Plaza.
Yosemite National Park: Experience the park's natural beauty and wildlife. See the El Capitan and Half Dome rock formations.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Browse the art galleries and shops in this quaint beach city.
San Joaquin Valley: Stop at a historic fruit stand where seasonal delights are grown, farmed, and sold.
Scenic Drives: 17-Mile Drive past the Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Los Angeles: Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Sedona: Visit this Red Rock Country artists' colony, set in Sedona's majestic red rock landscape.
Cameron: Stop at the historic Trading Post, established in the early 1900s as a place where Native American's traded wool and livestock.
Lake Powell: A testament to the power of water over rock, glide through the narrow sandstone turns of Antelope Canyon during your cruise.
Glen Canyon: Visit the dam that stands 710 feet or 216 meters high, and provides water and power to western communities.
Bryce Canyon National Park: Enjoy the rugged beauty with a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos.
Zion National Park: The most relaxing and informative way to see the grandeur and natural features of the canyon is by a private shuttle that includes live commentary.